The Science Showoff is an open mic night with a distinctly scientific theme. In 9 minutes the performers aim to entertain the audience using a variety of techniques. The acts I saw ranged from stand-up-comedy (including the wonderful Steve Cross as the MC for the night), science themed songs, an agony aunt for PhD students by Sarah Cosgriff and even wild animals in the form of Jim Bell and Curly.
During the interval I was able to finally conquer my arachnophobia and held Curly, the Curly Haired Tarantula (Brachypelna albopilosum). My housemate is now begging me for a pet one...or three!! N/B. house spiders do still cause me to run around the house screaming unfortunately.
This night was one of the best open mike nights I've seen and I intend to see many more, possibly one day as a performer if I can think of something. It also allowed me to finally relax after a day working at the British Science Festival. Sadly then I had to run to have an early night (mentally I'm a pensioner) as I was up at 7am for my next day at the festival, no rest for the wicked!
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